Transducers and Biopsy
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Cleaning
Please follow the instructions in the manual for cleaning.
1. Wear sterile gloves to prevent infection.
2. Wash the transducer with water and remove all foreign matter. Soapy water may be used.
A soft urethane sponge can be used to wash the transducer. Avoid using a brush,
because it may damage the transducer.
3. Wipe off water on the transducer using sterile cloth or gauze after washing it. DO NOT
dry the transducer by heating.
High Level Disinfections
Please follow the instructions in the manual for disinfection.
1. Wear sterile gloves to prevent infection.
2. Clean the transducer before disinfecting it. The transducer manufacturer recommends
the following solutions to disinfect the transducer.
Glutaraldehyde-based disinfectant:
Chemical
Name
Trade Name Procedures
Glutaraldehyde
(2.4%)
Cidex
Activated
Dialdehyde
Solution
Please refer to the instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the solution for details.
Non-glutaraldehyde based disinfectant:
Chemical Name
Trade
Name
Procedures
Ortho-Phthalaldehyde
(0.55%)
Cidex OPA
Please refer to the instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the solution for details.
N-Dodecylpropane-1, 3-diamine based disinfectant:
Chemical Name Manufacturer Trade
Name
Procedures
N-Dodecy-lpropane-1,
3-diamine
Antiseptica Triacid-N Please refer to the instructions
provided by the manufacturer of the
solution for details.
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